Question 1

Is K67 a billable ICD-10 code?

Accepted Answer

Yes, K67 is a valid billable ICD-10-CM code for disorders of peritoneum in infectious diseases classified elsewhere. It can be used for medical billing and reimbursement purposes.

Question 2

What does ICD-10 code K67 mean?

Accepted Answer

ICD-10-CM code K67 represents Disorders of peritoneum in infectious diseases classified elsewhere. This code is part of the International Classification of Diseases, 10th Revision, Clinical Modification used for medical coding and billing in the United States.

Question 3

When was ICD-10 code K67 introduced?

Accepted Answer

Code K67 has been part of ICD-10-CM since 2016, when the coding system was mandated for use in the United States. This code was included in the original US implementation.

Question 4

What is the parent category for ICD-10 code K67?

Accepted Answer

The parent category for K67 is section:K65-K68 (Diseases of peritoneum and retroperitoneum (K65-K68)). This hierarchical classification helps organize related diagnoses for more accurate coding.

Question 5

What conditions are excluded from K67?

Accepted Answer

Code K67 has Type 1 Excludes (mutually exclusive conditions) including: peritonitis in chlamydia (A74.81); peritonitis in diphtheria (A36.89); peritonitis in gonococcal (A54.85) and 2 more conditions. These conditions cannot be coded together with K67 as they represent different diagnoses.

Question 6

Can K67 be used as principal diagnosis?

Accepted Answer

No, K67 is a manifestation code and cannot be used as the principal diagnosis. Manifestation codes describe a condition caused by an underlying disease. You must code the underlying condition first, then use K67 as a secondary diagnosis.

K672026

Excludes15Not coded together

Code First3Sequence another code first

Excludes28Not included here

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